In this episode of Resilience Redefined, host Michael Ostrolenk sits down with retired Navy SEAL commander, leadership consultant, and bestselling author Rich Diviney.

Rich brings powerful insights from his years in the SEALs, including the creation of the SEAL Mind Gym for optimizing performance under extreme pressure. Together, they explore how to build resilience and adaptability in the face of uncertainty—whether on the battlefield, in business, or in everyday life.

Rich is a bestselling author, renowned speaker, and leadership expert with over 20 years of experience as a Navy SEAL Officer. During his career, he completed 13 overseas deployments, including 11 to Iraq and Afghanistan, and led the rigorous training and selection process for an elite SEAL Command, identifying the attributes that drive peak performance. His first book, The Attributes: 25 Hidden Drivers of Optimal Performance, unveiled these innate qualities—such as resilience and adaptability—transforming how individuals and teams achieve excellence. Building on this, Rich launched The Attributes Inc., a consulting business revolutionizing leadership and team development. In his latest book, Masters of Uncertainty, Rich shares Navy SEAL and neuroscience-backed strategies to thrive under stress and turn chaos into success. His Mastering Uncertainty Method empowers individuals and organizations to navigate today’s unpredictable world. Since retiring in 2017, Rich has worked with top organizations like Google and the San Francisco 49ers, inspiring audiences worldwide to harness their potential and thrive in every facet of life.

Key topics include:

• Why attributes matter more than skills

• The role of identity in performance and resilience

• How to embrace uncertainty instead of resisting it

• Practical tools for managing stress and anxiety

• Insights from Rich’s books Attributes and Masters of Uncertainty

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Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction to Resilience Redefined

00:29 – Meet Rich Diviney: Navy SEAL Commander and Author

01:07 – Rich’s Journey to Becoming a Navy SEAL

02:38 – The Concept of Attributes

13:19 – Understanding Grit and Its Components

16:15 – Exploring the Mind Gym

17:27 – The Importance of Enthusiasm in Projects

17:46 – Exploring the Benefits of Floating

18:07 – Embracing Uncertainty in Life and Work

21:18 – Understanding and Managing Fear

23:50 – The Power of Moving Horizons

30:15 – The Role of Identity in Mastering Uncertainty

33:11 – Where to Find More Information